A video capturing a Korean artist arriving at KBS has gone viral after being posted on Threads. The original poster wrote, Oh my God…he’s super cute…he must be a dongsaeng. I heard he’s a new trainee at JYP Entertainment…so handsome…(I stan NMIXX and ITZY) – Original poster However, when you watch the video for a […]
All The K-Pop Artists Spotted At Kanye West’s “Controversial” Concert In Seoul
Kanye West (now known as Ye) made headlines when he returned to Korea for the first time in 14 years. | Vanity Fair The hip-hop icon arrived on a Friday morning for a special listening party of his latest collaboration album with Ty Dolla $ ign, titled Vultures, Volume 2. The concert quickly became a […]
Fans Expose SM Entertainment’s Lack Of Promotion For Artists
Fans of SM idols have voiced their opinions regarding SM Entertainment’s lack of promotions for their artists. While this has been known among long-time SM idol fans, they feel it has gone too far compared to other SM idols whose content are released quickly. With Red Velvet Wendy’s return to Youngstreet radio, fans were disappointed […]
14 K-Pop Artists Who Are Definitive Cases Of “Wasted Potential”
With so many artists in the K-Pop industry, of course not every idol and group is going to do as well as others. Whether it’s poor promotions, bad marketing, lack of talent (which is not common), or some other factor, sometimes there are artists that just don’t do as well in the industry as they […]
How SM Entertainment Artists Birthed 14 Iconic Memes And Soundbytes
There are countless hilarious K-Pop memes on the internet, so many that we can’t even keep track. With all the content that’s being released from K-Pop artists daily, it isn’t surprising that much of the material is meme-able content! SM Entertainment‘s artists, in particular, seem to have the perfect clips and pictures made into memes. […]
All K-Pop Artists Confirmed To Attend “2024 ISAC” So Far
The Idol Stars Athletics Championship (ISAC) 2024 is shaping up to be an exciting event, with a lineup of talented K-Pop artists ready to showcase their athletic skills. Filming is scheduled for August, and fans can look forward to watching their favorite stars during Korea’s Chuseok holiday in mid-September. Here’s a look at all the […]
From BLACKPINK To New Group: YG Entertainment Unveils 2025 Plans For Their Artists
Yang Hyun Suk, the head of YG Entertainment, made an exciting announcement today via a YouTube video, detailing the company’s plans for 2025. Although specific details remain under wraps, Yang Hyun Suk hinted at a busy year for YG artists, with many set to be active simultaneously. In no particular order, check out key highlights […]
15 Of The Most Painfully Underrated K-Pop Songs By “Nugu” Artists
We would guess that most K-Pop fans have at least one or a couple of songs that are less-known by the fandom in general that they love. Whether it’s from a “nugu” (or lesser-known) artist, or a B-side off of a more popular artist’s album, there are plenty of great K-Pop songs that just don’t […]
11 K-Pop Artists Who Started Trends That We Take For Granted Now
Have you ever stopped to think who the first person in K-Pop was to do an ending fairy, or which idol popularized the use of individual fancams? Maybe some of these “origin” stories for trends that are common in the industry today you might already know, but there are some that you might not! Recently […]
The One Fact About TREASURE’s Dorm That Stunned All Other YG Entertainment Artists
YouTube channel “The Game Caterers” gathered YG Entertainment artists to film videos while playing games and interacting with each other. The list of artists included… Sechskies‘ Eun Jiwon Sechskies’ Jiwon | @1_kyne_g1/Instagram AKMU‘s Chanhyuk AKMU’s Chanhyuk | @akmuchanhk/Instagram WINNER‘s Jinu (also known as Jinwoo) and Mino WINNER’s Jinu | @xxjjjwww/Instagram WINNER’s Mino | @realllllmino/Instagram BLACKPINK‘s […]
K-Pop Fans Demand Min Hee Jin Responds To Accusations Of Leaking HYBE Artists’ Personal Information
Amid a fiery dispute within the K-Pop industry, Min Hee Jin — CEO of ADOR and a subsidiary of HYBE — finds herself at the center of severe allegations involving the mishandling of sensitive artist information. Following HYBE’s accusations, Min has made statements that indirectly address the concerns but have left fans clamoring for more clarity […]
U.S. Quadruples Visa Fees For International Artists, Sparking Concerns About K-Pop Tours
On April 1, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) instituted a huge increase to the cost of a visa for foreign artists in the country that could have a major impact on the K-Pop touring industry. IVE | Live Nation Before this date, the cost for an artist from outside of the U.S. […]
What’s The Biggest Change For SEVENTEEN After Becoming HYBE Artists?
Since becoming a part of the HYBE family, SEVENTEEN opened up about whether or not they’ve felt any major changes with the switch. Seungkwan, Jun, and Jeonghan. | @pledis_17/Twitter When Seungkwan featured on rapper Lee Young Ji‘s series No Prepare, she asked him if he felt “a big difference” after joining the HYBE family. There was one […]
4 Areas Inside HYBE’s Exclusive Gym That Artists Frequent To Look Fit AF
HYBE is one of the biggest entertainment companies around. They are the parent company of numerous other agencies including Source Music (LE SSERAFIM), KOZ Entertainment (Zico), ADOR (NewJeans) and more. Every single idol under HYBE has access to various exclusive spots inside the building that only they and the company employees can use. One of […]
Six K-Pop Groups Made It Into The Top 20 Global Artists Of 2023 By The IFPI
This year, the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) revealed its top 20 picks for the 2023 Global Artist Chart for the 11th year. This list is calculated according to a musical artist’s worldwide sales including streaming, downloads, and physical music formats during the calendar year, covering their entire body of work. This is how […]
The Musical Artists That Inspired BIBI’s “Sexy” Lyrics
Singer and actress BIBI released her first songs of 2024 just in time for Valentine’s Day, dropping “Bam Yang Gang” and “Sugar Rush” on February 13. The bittersweet love song and title track, “Bam Yang Gang,” is a departure from BIBI’s typical sound, showing off her flexibility as an artist, and BIBI admitted it was […]
K-Pop Fans Name 8 Artists That They Think Secretly (Or Not-So-Secretly) Hate Their Concepts
While some K-Pop idols are somewhat vocal about not liking a certain concept or style that they had to put up with during their career, others have been more subtle about their distaste. It must be especially hard to express dislike for a song or concept that is well-received by fans, but it has happened […]
The 10 Best-Selling K-Pop Artists By Pure Album Sales In The U.S. In 2023
Even though the K-Pop music genre has started reaching a larger audience internationally, it’s usually only the biggest artists from the most well-known labels that tend to get popular overseas. Album sales have been increasing in the U.S. over the last couple of years, though, and some of the most popular groups and soloists are […]
5th Gen Idol Earns Attention For Resembling Two Fellow K-Pop Artists
Fantiago Entertainment, home of K-Pop groups Weki Meki and ASTRO, debuted their newest idol group, LUN8, in June 2023. The eight-member boy group is the company’s first new idol group in six years, and they’re already earning attention for their talent and handsome visuals. LUN8 at the “2023 Asia Artist Awards” | @LUN8_official/Twitter One of […]
ATEEZ Makes History, Joining LE SSERAFIM And The Rose As 2024 Coachella Performing Artists
On January 16 (local time), Coachella (also known as the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival) announced its lineup for this year’s annual music festival in Indio, California. K-Pop fans were excited to see K-Pop boy group ATEEZ, K-Pop girl group LE SSERAFIM, and Korean indie band The Rose on the star-studded 2024 Coachella lineup for Friday, […]
3rd Gen Artist’s Sexy, Androgynous Looks Drop Jaws At “Milan Fashion Week”
Milan Fashion Week 2024 recently kicked off, and fans can expect to see many of their favorite stars dressed to the nines as they attend fashion shows. Korean stars have already headed to Italy, like aespa’s Karina who accomplished a new milestone with her attendance. Aespa Karina’s 4th Gen “It-Girl” Status Reaches New Heights With […]
Shinsegae Group’s Vice Chairman Is Comforted By SM Artists After Failing His Audition
Shinsegae Group’s vice chairman, Jung Yong Jin, visited the SM Entertainment headquarters and posted about it online. Recently, he posted photos on Instagram stating, “I came to SM to audition, please support me.” Not long after, he also shared photos he took with SHINee’s Key and EXO’s Suho. EXO’s Suho with Jung Yong Jin. | yj_loves/Instagram […]
Only One Girl Group Makes It To The Top 10 Of Hanteo’s Best Selling Artists Of All Time
2023 has been an eventful year in K-Pop, especially for girl groups. Many newer groups solidified their position at the top this year despite having debuted only a brief while ago. Acts like LE SSERAFIM, IVE, NewJeans, and aespa have dominated the charts, while groups like Red Velvet, TWICE, and BLACKPINK have maintained their steady hold in the public’s heart with their unprecedented achievements. […]
Top 10 Male K-Pop Artists With The Most Music Show Wins In 2023
2023 has been yet another eventful year for the global success of K-Pop, with artists achieving new heights with every release. But who dominated the industry domestically? Music shows are an integral part of the idol music scene in South Korea and a reliable parameter of the popularity of an artist’s music. Here are the […]
The 25 Top K-Pop Artists Of 2023, According To Over 4 Million Fan Votes
For several weeks, the popular Brazilian entertainment website Dabame has been holding a poll for K-Pop fans to vote for who they think are the top K-Pop artists of 2023 out of 100 nominees. The poll closed recently, and over 4 million votes were tallied to determine the top choices. Here are the top 25 K-Pop artists […]